Momentum: 18th Tamworth Textile Biennial

If your free this Friday night, Momentum: 18th Tamworth Textile Biennial opens at JamFactory Contemporary Craft & Design from 6-8pm.


The 25 emerging and established artists selected by curator Valerie Kirk investigate the evolution of traditional fibre arts and the influence of new technologies on the enduring traditions and history attached to the craft.


Don't miss the artist talk on Saturday 30 Oct 11am Gallery 1 FREE featuring curator Valerie Kirk and artists Jane Bowden, Annabelle Collette, Vicki Mason and Elfteria Vlavianos.


For more information and images visit www.jamfactory.com.au
JamFactory Contemporary Craft & Design
19 Morphett Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: 8410 0727

Wangaratta Contemporary Textiles Award 2011

This is a $5000 acquisitive award for Contemporary Textile Art and open to professional artists working in any style of textile media are invited to make an entry for consideration within a competitive assessment process.

A judging panel consisting of the Wangaratta exhibitions Gallery Director and two respected professionals will select a shortlist of finalists for the Award exhibition at the Gallery 4 June – 17 July 2011. Download entry form from: www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Important Dates:
Friday 25 March Closing date for submission of entries
Saturday 4 June Exhibition opening and announcement of the Award at 11am, Textile Forum 12.30 – 4.30pm
4 June – 17 July Exhibition held at Wangaratta Gallery, Victoria

Please direct all email enquiries to exhibitionsofficer@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Who are we?

Red Thread Collective aims to form a supportive and encouraging network, providing information on relevant exhibitions, events, grants, awards and workshops to emerging artists, within first 5 years of establishing a professional art practice.